Further notes on
Romannov-12.
The enlarged Caspian fits in such a way as to enhance the cinematic qualities of Central Asia. Thus interesting places like
Samarkand or the
Taklamakan stay above water and Northern Tibet gets ports. Dull stuff that doesn't interest the GM can go underwater.
Ken Hite's take on the romance of Asia,
India Ultraterrestia, is the key here.